Recruiting Intern

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

Details and Processes You May Observe/Have Exposure to:

• Partner closely with hiring managers to identify each position’s requirements.
• Coordinate with the marketing manager to develop strategic, targeted campaigns to draw in passive candidates.
• Perform searches through social networks and portfolio sites to identify and interact with potential candidates.
• Seek out referrals from internal and external networks for hard to fill roles.
• Contact past applicants for new job opportunities.
• Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals.
• Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires.
• Measure and report on recruiting metrics such as source of hire and time-to-fill
• Communicate updates to hiring managers, weekly, regarding their active positions.
• Create pipelines of passive candidates through different networking avenues and community outreach.
• Conduct qualification interviews to identify interest and qualifications of candidates, document accordingly and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Partner with hiring managers, and marketing to implement new ideas and strategies based on current market trends.
• Promote our employer brand online and offline.
• Track candidate information in our ATS system (SmartRecruiters).
• Additional duties as assigned.

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
• Ability to work in our Goodhue, MN location 5 days/week.
• Currently pursuing an education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications or related field is a plus
• Ability to report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications included Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.00/Hour DOE

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at via email at [email protected].

EEO Statement

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
 EEO is the Law poster English – Spanish
 EEO is the Law Supplement poster English – Spanish
 Pay Transparency Policy Statement English

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
• EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish
• EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish
• Pay Transparency Policy Statement English